Sermons on Submitting To The Father:

Empty Places At The Father's Table

Contributed by James May on Nov 23, 2003

Will your place be empty at the great Thanksgiving feast in Heaven called the Marriage Supper of the Lamb?

EMPTY PLACES AT THE FATHER’S TABLE In the year 1620 a small wooden ship that had been christened the “Mayflower” set said from Plymouth, England with a passenger list of 102 people, bound for the New World colony of Virginia. After 65 days on the open sea they say their first glimpse of their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Everlasting Father, Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Dec 21, 2004

As my EVERLASTING FATHER, Jesus gives me acceptance and approval.

Who Is This Jesus? Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace Isaiah 9:6 December 18/19, 2004 Don Jaques THESIS: Jesus the Messiah lives up to his title of everlasting father by caring for us and training us in the ways of righteousness, and the title of prince of peace by making us whole again through ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Father Sermon 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 3, 2005

Sermon Series on the The Lord’s Prayer. This sermon looks at "Our Father"

THE LORD’S PRAYER Matthew 6:9 OUR FATHER Part #1 of 8 - The Lord’s Prayer This passage is called The Lord’s Prayer. It is called The Lord’s Prayer, because the Lord gave it. However it is not a prayer that Jesus had to pray, but a prayer that Jesus’ disciples should use as a model for their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: The Coming Of Father Christmas Series

Contributed by Chris Powell on Dec 14, 2005

This is the third sermon in the series, and the sermon focuses on the gifts that are given by Father Christmas in the Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. The sermon explores spiritual gifts.

The Coming of Father Christmas 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 I. Introduction [Sleigh bells should be ringing in the distance as the pastor steps to the pulpit.] What is that noise? Perhaps sleigh bells? You step out in order to investigate. You are amazed when you look up and see a large man, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day - Duct Tape

Contributed by Danny Pinksen on Jun 28, 2007

This sermon is about godly/biblical alternatives to fixing life’s problems for fathers.

Title: Father’s Day (FATHER – acrostic) {Display a roll of duct tape.} What are some other uses of duct tape that you can think of? (Ask congregation!) {WATCH: Duct Tape Video} [ILLUS: Duct Tape is one of those invaluable items that is able to solve many of life’s little problems. We have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:14

Denomination: Holiness

He Will Be Called Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Isaiah 9:6-7 #4

HE WILL BE CALLED EVERLASTING FATHER Isaiah 9:6 God made us for eternity. Ecclesiastes 3:11 "He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men..." This verse seems to suggest that God has so made us, He’s so wired us, that we would be dissatisfied with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Father, I Have Sinned

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 22, 2007

“I have sinned,” cried the prodigal. For him those words did not come easily. It seems they never do. In fact as far as the biblical record is concerned, the confession “I have sinned” occurs only seven times in the English Bible. And even in these few ca

FATHER, I HAVE SINNED Bro. Rodney A. Fry Luke 15:17-20 Introduction “I have sinned,” cried the prodigal. For him those words did not come easily. It seems they never do. In fact as far as the biblical record is concerned, the confession “I have sinned” occurs only seven times in the English ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Watch The Father And Imitate Him

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 11, 2006

Israel was called to imitate God and so are we. Jesus achieved it, and he is in the process of making us perfect so that we will be like him.

I read a story this week (by Bishop Tom Wright) about a Father who was preparing to go away on business for several weeks. He was anxious to make sure that his wife would be looked after during his time away and so he had a quiet word with his eldest son who was about 9 years old at the time. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Anglican

Mighty God And Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 14, 2008

What is it about the titles "Mighty God" and "Everlasting Father" that can give us hope?

OPEN: Steve Harvey – "Introducing Jesus" (found on godtube at this address: http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=905620397b19c9d24978) APPLY: When I first heard about this video I didn’t know what to expect. A comedian introducing Jesus??? I thoroughly expected him to get the audience ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Vantage Point: God The Father Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 22, 2008

Discusses Christmas from the vantage point of God the Father.

VANTAGE POINT: GOD, THE FATHER Vantage Point Christmas—Part 1 Introduction to the sermon series. Introduction to today’s sermon. OUR FATHER LONGED TO PLAN THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS But when the fullness of time had come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, Galatians 4:4 (NAB) ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: *other

Heroic Leadership From Fathers Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Dec 24, 2008

A Peter Marshall sermon adapted to my congregation and today.

How many young boys imagination are swept away by heroes. How many boys play at Superman, Batman, and Spiderman and even Han Solo or Luke Skywalker? I remember wanting to be Spiderman and Captain America. Last night Josiah received a great thrill when we finally busted out his Batman bed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"We Have An Advocate With The Father" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 20, 2008

John wants his readers to understand that the work of Christ is the basis upon which the Christian may approach God for full forgiveness and cleansing.

A Study of the Book of 1st John “Back To the Basics” Sermon # 3 “We Have An Advocate With The Father” 1 John 2:1-2 In verse nine of chapter one, we were told, “If we confess our sins, He ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Our Father, Our Friend

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 6, 2008

This is the Eulogy I delivered for my father who died on Nov. 16th. It was the hardest sermon I ever delivered.

Our Father, Our Friend John Thomas Johnson (5/6/1931 – 11/16/2008) I stand before you this morning representing my family in this celebratory service of the life of our father. Some of you here today knew my father long before I did so I am sure there are some memories and experiences that you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Father Who Dared To Care

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 21, 2008

Noah provides an example of a father who demonstrated his caring concern for his family

A Father Who Dared to Care Heb 11:7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. THE ILLINOIS BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY reported that the volume of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Four Fathers-Four Stages

Contributed by Brian Harvison on May 29, 2008

This is about the Prodigal Son, with a Memorial Day twist

The Parable of the Prodigal Son has been touted as possibly the greatest short story of all time It can be looked at as Episode III in a trilogy of parables Episode I is the Lost Sheep It could be called A New Hope for the lost sheep is found and comes home With a new hope of continuing on Episode ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist